The Tacoma get 12 strikeouts from Vernia in 9-1 win over the Spokane
Justin Vernia struck out 12 batters to lift the Tacoma (33-12) to a 9-1 win over the Spokane (28-15) at Minnitti Field .
The biggest inning for the Tacoma was the fifth. In the inning the Tacoma scored five runs. The Tacoma scored in the fifth on an RBI single by Derik Bontempo, a single by Harrison Bragg, a sacrifice fly by Garrett Anderson, an error, a double by Nathan Heath, and a single by Clay Valenzula-Reece.
Jake Vieth had a busy day at the plate, collecting two extra-base hits. He doubled in the fifth and eighth innings.
Zach Haggett (5-3) was the game's losing pitcher. He allowed six runs in six innings, walked none and struck out seven.
The Tacoma were sparked by Valenzula-Reece and Vieth, who teamed up for five hits and three RBIs.
